DEKALB COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR'S SETTLEMENTS

Administrator's Settlement Book, 1854-1865
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pg 73-74. 2 Mar 1855. Petition to sale the slaves of the estate of Rachel Bass, dec'd, for distribution and to pay debts. Signed William D. Bass, administrator.

pg 74. 27 Feb 1855. U.E. Cantrell administrator of the estate of Thomas Reeves, dec'd.

pg 74-78. 6 Mar 1855. Josiah L. Bass transfers his share in the estate of Rachel Bass, dec'd to John L. Bass. Petition of John W. Bass and other heirs at law of Rachel Bass, dec'd to sell slaves exparte. Receipt for $55.75 for the shares of John W. Bass and John L. Bass. Receipt for $12.00 for part of my share of the personal estate of Rachel Bass, dec'd, signed by Ezekiel W. Bass. Receipt for $72.00 for the share of William D. Bass in the estate of Rachel Bass, dec'd. Receipts for $47.00, $25.00 and $40.00 given by John W. Bethel and his wife Sarah Bethel for part of their share in the estate of Rachel Bass, dec'd. Receipt of James P. Tubb and wife Mary (formerly mary Bass), one of the heirs of Arelia Mc. Bass and Rachel Bass, dec'd for $140.00.

pg 78. 26 Feb 1855. Provixions set apart for the widow and five children of the late W.W. Bomer. The family have lately moved from Texas and have no provisions.

pg 84. 7 May 1855. John and Nancy Alexander are appointed to administer the estate of Isaac Alexander, dec'd.

pg 84. 7 May 1855. The death of Wm. Winnard late of the County of DeKalb, deceased was suggested in open court, that he departed this life intestate and Richard P. Winnard appointed administrator. Year's provision set apart for Rebecca, widow of William Winnard.

pg 85. 2 Jul 1855. Robert Cantrell appointed administrator of the estate of C.W. Kerley, dec'd.

pg 86. 6 Aug 1855. Joseph H. Kennedy appointed administrator of James Clarke, dec'd.

pg 86. 6 Aug 1855. John B. Walker appointed administrator of Alexander Walker, dec'd.

pg 87. 6 Aug 1855. Year's provisions set apart for Susan Kerley, widow of Clayborn W. Kerley, dec'd and her family.

pg 91. 3 Sep 1855. Terry Williams appointed administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Hale, dec'd.

pg 91-92. 29 Aug 1855. Year's support set apart for Esther Baty, widow of James Batey, dec'd, and her family.

pg 94. 4 Oct 1855. Terry Williams administrator of Elizabeth Hunt, dec'd, report in inventory and account of sale.

pg 95. 5 Oct 1855. B.T. Johnson, executor of Hardy Johnson, dec'd.

pg 96. 5 Nov 1855. Richard Newsom appointed administrator of A.M.C. Robenson, dec'd.

pg 97. 5 Nov 1855. Exparte petition to sell town lot in Alexandria, DeKalb County, the property belonging to the estate of David R. Moores and widow Emily Moores. In this cause came Mrs. Martha Gowin, the feme covert and wife of J.J. Gowin, formerly Martha Moore [also written Moors], one of the assignees.

pg 100. 13 Jun 1855. "Know all men by these presents that we, John Reynolds and wife Mary, formerly Mary Robinson, William Roberts and Wife Martha, formerlyMartha V. Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson, Willian Robinson, Charles Robinson, Benjamin Robinson, Isaac Jones (guardian of Franklin Robinson, minor), Ezekiel Watson and wife Margaret, formerly Margaret Robinson, heirs of Elijah Robinson, dec'd." ...refunding bond and distribution of estate of Elijah.

pg 103. 26 Jun 1855. Robert Cantrell, attorney for John JOnes robinson received $52.50 in the cause of William Robinson and others against Alfred Gwin. Proceeds from first payment of the sale of land.

pg 103-104. 25 Jul 1855. Jane F. Robbinson and Nancy Robinson receive $52.50, first payment on sale of land in cause of William Robinson VS Alfred Gwin. Also payment to John Reynolds and wife Mary Reynolds.

pg 104. 12 Nov 1855. Jacob Atnip receipt for $184.22. Exparte petition to sell the real estate3 belonging to the heirs of Richmond D. Williams, dec'd.

pg 106. 16 Jun 1855. Year's support set apart to Nancy Alexander, widow of Isaac Alexander, for her and her family.

pg 121-122. 12 May 1855. Received of Thomas Lawrence, the administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Pistole, our distributive share of the personal estate of said dec'd, signed James K. Buller, George W. Daves, Ann D. Lee and Burrel Lee, W.W. Griffith and Benjamin F. Davis, Benjamin Thomas (guardian of minor Wm. B. Thomas), Wm. R. Pistole, Susannah Deen, and Pilot Deen, by Benjamin Thomas attorney.

pg 122. 23 Nov 1855. Rebecca Williams one of the heirs of RichmondD. Williams, dec'd have this day received of commissioner in the cause of Jacob Atnip and the said heirs of Richmond D. Williams petition to sell land. Signed Rebecca and John Williams.

pg 125. 30 Nov 1855. Isaac H. Hayse, guardian of Elizabeth, James, Jartha J. and Robert G. Williams, minor heirs of Richmond D. Williams, dec'd.

pg 127-130. 7 Jan 1856. "We William Pl West, Gibson R. West, William H. Magness and wife Elizabeth Jane, formerly Elizabeth Jane West, Thomas E. West and W.J. Isbell guardian of Christopher and Julia V. Williams, minor children of Matilda Williams, dec'd, following as advancements of the estate of John F. West, dec'd, being the amounts as charged to some of the (above) heirs by the said John F. West, dec'd in his lifetime...."

pg 131. 24 Jan 1856. Received of W.J. Isbell, clerk in the cause of Calvin Parish and Benjamin Curtis petitipn exparte to sell lands and slaves, $75.00. Signed Joshua Taylor and wife Mary Taylor.

pg 131-132. 1 Feb 1856. Received of W.J. Isbell, clerk in the cause of Calvin Parish and Benjamin Curtis petitipn to sell land and slaves, $75.00. Signed B. Curtis and Lelley Curtis.

pg 132. 15 Dec 1855. Settlement of John and Charles Burton, administrators of the estate of Henry Burton, dec'd. 13 shares of $46.65 to the share (only 8 listed):

pg 143. 31 Mar 1856. Received of Green T. Williams, administrator of Richmond D. Williams, dec'd the sum of $50.50 my distributive share of the personal estate. Signed John A. Williams.

pg 143-144. 23 Apr 1856. Received of W.J. Isbell, clerk in the case of Presley L. Adamson and others against William D. Adamson and others, petitipn to sell land, the sum of $35.81, my distributive share of the first payment due me. Signed Wm. G. Briant. Likewise receipts signed by Bethel Adamson, Thomas A. Adamson, and Eliza J.D. Adamson.

145-146. 24 Mar 1856. Received of W.J. Isbell, Clerk, in the cause of John Robinson and others against Alford Gwin, wife and others, petiption to sell land, the sum of $51.76, in full of the balance of our distributive share of the real estate sold. Signed E. Watson and M.M. Watson. Likewise receipt for %51.76 signed by William Roberts and Martha V. Roberts, John Reynolds and Mary Reynolds, and Benjamin T. Robinson.

pg 146. 25 May 1856. Receipt for $46.65 in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of Henry Burton, dec'd, paid by John and Charles Burton administrators. Signed Joseph Bozarth and Elizabeth Bozarth by J.S. Dearmon, atty.

pg 146. 14 Feb 1856. Receipt in the case of B. Curtis and Calvin Parish, administrators for $75.00, in full of the last payment. Signed J.H. Parish.

pg 146. 19 Mar 1856. Receipt for $51.76 for proceeds of sale of lands belonging to the estate of Elijah Robinson, dec'd. "Balance in full due me" signed John Jones Robinson, by Robert Cantrell, attorney.

pg 147. 12 Apr 1856. In the cause of Presly L. Adamson and others against Wm. D. Adamson and others, petition to sell land. The sum of #35.81 is due William Adamson, Louisa Adamson, Jesse Adamson, Thomas Adamson, Presley Adamson, Julian Adamson, James E. Adamson, Elkany Adamson, Also P. Adamson, Malisa Adamson and J.R. Adamson, minor children of John Adamson, dec'd. $250.00 off amount due John B. Tubb, guardian.

pg 147. 12 Apr 1856. Receipt for $254.75 as first payment in the cause of Presley L. Adamson vs Wm. D. Adamson. Signed Wm. D. Adamson.

[The following 6 entries are all results of Presley L. Adamson vs Wm. D. Adamson lawsuit.]

pg 147. 12 Apr 1856. Receipt for $35.81, amount due Anna Stits, Alsa Stits, Joseph Stits, Alexander Stits and one other name unknown, minor children of Levi and Mary Stits, formerly Mary Adamson. Signed James W. Dodd, guardian.

pg 148. 12 mar 1856. receipt for #35.81, the amount due Alsa Hancock, formerly Alsa Adamson, minor child of Joseph Adamson, dec'd. Signed James W. Dodd, guardian.

pg 148. 12 Apr 1856. Receipt for $35.81, the amount due James W. Dodd and wife on the first payment due for said land.

pg 148. 12 Apr 1856. Receipt for $35.81, in full my distributive share of the first payment due for said land. Signed Peggy Barrett.

pg 148. 12 Apr 1856. Receipt for $35.81, the same being the distributive share due Hiram Dodd and wife on the first payment on said land sale. Signed H.N. Dodd.

pg. 148. 12 Apr 1856. Receipt for $501.41, in full distributive share of the first payment in said cause. Signed Presley L. Adamson.

[The preceeding 8 entries are all results of the case Presley L. Adamson vs Wm. D. Adamson.]

pg 148. 25 Mar 1856. Receipt for $125.00 in the case of John W. Bass and others petitipn to sell slaves. Signed John W. Bethel and Sarah L. Bethel. Sarah Bethel, one of the heirs at law of Rachel Bass, dec'd.

pg 150-151. 19 Mar 1856. Receipts for $51.67 signed by Isaac Jones (as guardian for Eliza F. Robinson, minor child of Elija Robinson, dec'd.) Wm. R. Robinson, Eliza robinson and Jane F. Robinson for their distributive shares in the real estate sold in the cause of John Robinson and others vs Alford Gwinn and others.

pg 151. 1 Jun 1856. John B. Walker and edward C. Walker appointed administrator of the estate of Willian B. Allem, dec'd.

pg 151-152. 22 Feb 1854. Received of Jesse W. Scott, administrator of John B. Scott, dec'd, our distrigutive shares of the proceeds of the personal estate as follows:

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